Luca Rigotti Appointed New President of Consorzio DOC Delle Venezie

  President of Gruppo Mezzacorona to lead one of Italy's most dynamic and promising wine regions

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gruppo Mezzacorona is proud to announce that its President, Luca Rigotti, has been elected President of the Consorzio di Tutela DOC Delle Venezie, which oversees the world's largest production area for Pinot Grigio.

Rigotti, supported by Vice Presidents Christian Scrinzi and Flavio Bellomo will lead a 21-member board representing the entire Pinot Grigio production chain across Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, and the Autonomous Province of Trento.

"I am honored by the board's trust in my leadership," said Rigotti. "We will build on the strong foundations laid in recent years to further enhance the value, identity, and international standing of this denomination, which today represents 85% of Italy's Pinot Grigio and 43% of global production. The DOC Delle Venezie is a benchmark for coordinated, responsible wine management, and we aim to further elevate its role through innovation, sustainability, and strategic leadership."

With over 27,000 hectares of vineyards and 230 million bottles produced annually, the DOC Delle Venezie is a key player in Italian wine. In 2024, the denomination recorded a 3% increase in bottled volume, reflecting the success of its quality-first approach and stringent certification practices.

Looking ahead, Rigotti and the Consorzio remain committed to fostering growth through sustainability, market responsiveness, and continued promotion of the DOC Delle Venezie as the global reference point for high-quality Pinot Grigio.

About Consorzio DOC delle Venezie
Founded in 2017, the Consorzio DOC delle Venezie unites the winemaking communities of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Veneto under one shared denomination of origin. It represents the largest interregional collaboration in Italian wine, created to protect and promote the quality of Pinot Grigio from Northeast Italy. Covering 27,000 hectares and producing 230 million bottles annually, the DOC delle Venezie accounts for 85% of Italian Pinot Grigio and 43% of global production. This scale is supported by a network of over 6,100 grape growers, 575 winemaking companies, and 371 bottlers, making it one of the most significant denominations in the world of white wine https://dellevenezie.it/en/

About Gruppo Mezzacorona
Founded in 1904, Gruppo Mezzacorona is one of Italy's leading wine cooperatives, uniting generations of growers committed to quality and sustainability. Based in Trentino, the group specializes in crafting exceptional wines from Northern Italy and Sicily. With a deep respect for nature and tradition, Gruppo Mezzacorona practices sustainable viticulture across its estate-owned vineyards, producing wines that reflect the purity and character of their terroirs. For more information on Gruppo Mezzacorona, please visit https://www.gruppomezzacorona.it/en-gb

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